The the new season will reportedly feature lots of celebrities including First Lady Michelle Obama, new store fronts, and new characters but people continue to wonder the most about this veggie monster.

It seems that in an initiative to help curb childhood obesity and promote better health towards children, the cookie monster will no longer always munch on those delicious but fat filled snacks, replacing them with sweet and crunchy fruits and veggies. This change of course has stirred mixed feelings among nostalgic fans with letters and comments for and against the change stating that it’s the parents responsibility to teach their children proper eating habits.

In the end it is the job of the parents to teach wrong and right in all aspects of life, but it’s a nice change to see networks and corporate entities doing their part in encouraging healthy lifestyles for children and adults alike.

The cookie monster will though, continue to be the cookie monster and continue to love cookies, he will just show his appreciation for tasty veggies as well which is a life lesson in it self.

The big question though is does this type of stuff really work? Well it can’t hurt. And since the “veggie monster” started veering away from cookies the show has seen no decline in ratings because of the change and parents are much more happy to hand their child slices of apples to stuff their faces with when mimicking one of their favorite TV icons instead of  chocolate chip cookies in the afternoon.

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While Maine had pretty much already decriminalized personal marijuana use with possession of less than 2.5 ounces being a civil violation punishable by a fine of $200 – $400 and medical marijuana already legal, the people have spoken and Maine residents now have the opportunity to buy there weed at there local corner dispensary.

If you are in pain from a variety of diseases and conditions you may be able to get a prescription to buy marijuana legally. All the stipulations aren’t quite ironed out yet, but they have made it clear that they won’t let it turn into the fiasco that LA has seen in recent years with their marijuana dispensaries.

The dispensaries will have to be licensed with the states bureau of health and human services, and people will have to have prescriptions to buy the marijuana at the stores.
How to get a prescription in Maine to buy marijuana? Well under Maine’s medical marijuana law, a person may be recommended marijuana for the following conditions:

1. Persistent nausea, vomiting, wasting syndrome or loss of appetite as a result of:
   1. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) or the treatment thereof; or
   2. Chemotherapy or radiation therapy used to treat cancer;
2. Heightened intraocular pressure as a result of glaucoma;
3. Seizures associated with a chronic, debilitating disease, such as epilepsy; or
4. Persistent muscle spasms associated with a chronic, debilitating disease, such as multiple sclerosis

It’s expected that Maine is planning on expanding the list of conditions and diseases for which cannabis can be prescribed in the near future but have assured the public that they will keep a strict policy on use for only chronic conditions.

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It’s a horrible thought that someone would use this entertaining holiday to do abominable acts to unsuspecting children and adults, but those people are out there and it’s important to take steps to ensure your family’s safety this Halloween.

By following these simple tips your sure to have a happy, entertaining, and safer Halloween.

Halloween Tips to Keep your Kids Safe While Trick Or Treating

• Make sure your children know not to eat any candy until they get home and you’ve had a chance to inspect it.
• Halloween may be about ghosts and goblins but make sure they have on some kind of bright clothing, reflectors, or carry a flashlight. (Glow sticks are a fun way to accomplish this.)
• Plan a safe route for them.
• Only accept candy from known neighbors, friends, and family.
• Buddy system – if your kids are at an age where they will be out by themselves make sure they plan on doing their mischievousness with at least two other friends.
• Bring a cell phone – In this day in age staying in touch is easier then ever so hand over one of your cell phones to keep track of the little rascals. (Note to readers, even I cringed at the thought of this but it is helpful.)
• Masks, although fun, can impair vision so keep that in mind when purchasing.
• Never, Never enter the house of a stranger.
• Your child will be exposed to fire in every pumpkin they encounter, so make sure there costume is as fire resistant as possible. (Many makeups, hair colors, silly string, and props can be quite flammable.)
• Fill them up before they go. If they’re hungry they are much more likely to secretly munch on candy before getting back home. (Anything will do, you know the basics-worms, eyeballs, bat wings.)
  
• Finally go over the basics with them. Look both ways before crossing the street, don’t talk to strangers, don’t except gifts from strangers, don’t play with fire. (Wow Halloween is scary…)

How to Check Your Child’s Halloween Candy for Tampering

If your child or children will be going to unknown homes this year for bags of free candy it’s important to inspect their bounty before they move on to sugar induced rampages and late night stomach aches.

We’ve come up with some tips and tricks to help you identify any possible issues and what to look for.

• Home made treats should be discarded.
• Fruit although delicious and nutritious should also be discarded. (Probably won’t see any complaints from this one.)
• Any open, torn, or unpackaged treats should be discarded.
• Check the packaging thoroughly for pinholes.
• Check the packaging thoroughly for rips or tears.
• Discoloration can be sign of not only being old and outdated but may have been submerged in something.
• Look for the possibility of foreign objects in the treats such as needles, pills, or chocking hazards.
• Look for powders or dusts on the candy and wrappers.

While the possibility of your child’s candy being tampered with it has happened before and when it comes to your loved ones you can never be too careful.

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The researchers at INSERM, the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research in Toulouse, followed 608 people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease for four years, testing their memory and thinking skills twice a year.

There were 63 participants with diabetes that started with the same average score of 20 on the test of thinking ability. There was an average overall decline of 1.24 points on that test every six months. But the decline in the thinking ability scores was 0.38 points greater every six months for those without diabetes.

Dr. Robert Friedland, chair of neurology at the University of Louisville said the differences seen in the study “are very minimally significant, less than a point on a 30-point scale,” “The difference in many of the mental state examination scores was very small. It was statistically significant, but clinically meaningless.” He mentioned several reasons why this effect may have been.

The medications taken for diabetes to help control blood sugar level could have a beneficial effect on the brain, patients with diabetes have more vascular disease in the heart as well as the retina, and some of their impairment might be due to that, so it was progressing more slowly,”

“It’s not clear from this study and others what the relationship is,” said William Thies, chief medical and scientific officer of the Alzheimer’s Association.

What is clear, Thies said, is that having diabetes increases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease — a relationship acknowledged in the first sentence of a report on the French study in the Oct. 27 issue of Neurology.

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So far over sixty million people have gotten the flu vaccine this year which far exceeds other years at this point in the season. But more needs to be done at all levels.

“We’ve seen more than 1,000 deaths and 20,000 hospitalizations,” said Dr. Thomas Frieden, head of the CDC. “We expect it to occur in waves, but we can’t predict when those waves will happen.”

With officials expecting more infections and the swine flu now widespread in 46 states, vaccination is more important then ever, especially for the young, the elderly, and other high risk people.

Supplies of the flu vaccine are lower then expected because of production delays as of Wednesday, only 11 million doses had been shipped to health departments, doctor’s offices and other providers.

The Government has hopes to have about 50 million doses of vaccine for the out by mid-November and 150 million in December if all goes according to plan.

The White House went on to say in a statement;

“The foundation of our national approach to the H1N1 flu has been preparedness at all levels — personal, business, and government — and this proclamation helps that effort by advancing our overall response capability,”

and

“The H1N1 is moving rapidly, as expected. By the time regions or healthcare systems recognize they are becoming overburdened, they need to implement disaster plans quickly,”

With the National emergency proclamation, health care providers will be able to request additional resources on a case-by-case basis and relieve some of the pressure by waving certain federal requirements which will help people get the treatment and vaccines they need.

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Whenever you come in contact with anything, your picking up a plethora of possibly dangerous germs. From the obvious like using the rest room to everyday activities like taking money out of the ATM, shaking hands, or riding the subway your putting yourself, and everyone you come in contact with at potential risk.

For all of you health conscience people out there, we’ve compiled a list of the most common germs found on your hands. Pick them up and take a look, what you don’t see is what can be so dangerous. Including:

• Shigella flexneri. Causes vomiting, headache, diarrhea
• Staphylococcus aureus. Staph Infection
• Pseudomonus aeruginosa. “Hot tub rash” severe, potentially fatal, respiratory disease in cystic fibrosis and elderly
• Streptococcus pyrogens. Causes tonsilitis, sore throats, scarlet fever,impetigo
• Salmonella. Causes severe diarrhea, stomach pain, dizziness, fever
• Rhino virus. Over 200 strains of the common cold
• Proteus vulgaris. Urinary tract infections
• Hepatitis A.Vomiting, liver disorders, jaundice
• Escherichia coli. Kidney failure, uncontrollable fever, death
• Rotavirus. The leading cause of severe, dehydrating diarrhea in infants and young children.
• Echovirus. Meningitis, encephalitis, neonatal sepsis, myocarditis, and chronic infection
• Coxsackie virus. Sore throat, abdominal discomfort, or nausea

And this is only some of the Germs that you could possibly have on your hands right now. Multiplying on the keyboard your typing on and on the door knob that you entered in from, germs are everywhere.

To be fair to the little micro organisms, most of these germs won’t end up hurting you. Your immune system will fight them off and you’ll never even know they were there. But in some cases they do over power, and thats where prevention comes into play.

It’s estimated that 50% of people don’t wash their hands after using the rest room and almost 90% before eating. (snacks count too!) They then touch things you touch, and you touch things someone else touches, and so on. So you can see the importance of proper hand washing.

When to Wash Your Hands

Always wash your hands before:

• Preparing food
• Eating
• Treating wounds or giving medicine
• Touching a sick or injured person
• Inserting or removing contact lenses
• Using the rest room
• Touching your eyes, nose or mouth

Always wash your hands after:

• Preparing food, especially raw meat or poultry
• Using the toilet
• Changing a diaper
• Touching an animal or animal toys, leashes or waste
• Blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing into your hands
• Treating wounds
• Touching a sick or injured person
• Handling garbage or something that could be contaminated, such as a cleaning cloth or soiled shoes

How to Wash Your Hands

• Wet your hands with warm water (as warm as whats comfortable)
• Apply soap or anti-bacterial wash
• Lather for at least 20 seconds (studies have shown that the longer you lather the more germs are killed)
• Make sure to wash under nails, between fingers, on the back of your hands, and up past your wrists
• Scrub while rinsing your hands and rinse for at least 10 seconds
• Dry your hands thoroughly.

By washing regularly and correctly you can decrease your chance of infection greatly and help stop the spread of germs to other people.

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There are tons of delicious low fat foods for your tailgate party that are just as tasty, fun, and easy to make. (And hey you might even lure in a women or two!)

Healthy Tailgating Appetizer Ideas

No football party is complete without finger foods and there are plenty of ideas for your plate that can be not only good, but good for you.

Sweet and Sour Drumsticks

Sticky and sweet these are a hit at any party and are perfect for that little grill in the back of your truck.

Easy to make, healthy, and very juicy the smell alone will make any near by tailgater jealous.

Great alone or serve with slices of pineapple or a fruit salad.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon cider vinegar, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 8 chicken drumsticks, skin removed, and trimmed of excess fat
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 can pineapple rings

Directions:

1. Fire up that grill to about a medium heat
2. Combine orange zest, orange juice, water, honey, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and coriander in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Whisk cornstarch and the remaining 1 teaspoon vinegar in a small bowl until smooth. Add to the saucepan and return to a boil, whisking until thickened, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Stir in mint. This can be done easily on the grill with just your small sauce pan or metal bowl. (watch out it’s hot)!
3. Season the drumsticks with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Oil up the grill and cook the drumsticks until crispy on all sides until just about done. Slather on some of the sauce and grill for another minute or so until done. While the chicken is cooking on this last step, toss those pineapple rings on on the grill and cook on both sides until slightly brown. Remove the chicken and rings from the grill and cover the chicken in the rest of the sauce. Spread out the legs on a plate add a slice of pineapple on the top of each one and done.

You May all need a rag for this one!

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Vegetable and Shrimp Quesadillas

Easy to make, Easy to eat, and even better on the grill these are always a hit even with veggie haters.

This is the easy tailgating version of a my fun and favorite recipe so were going to use precooked, preshelled shrimp.

Ingredients:

• 1 bag thawed small to medium precooked preshelled shrimp (unless you want to shell and grill!)
• Bag of Mexican cheese blend (or cheddar)
  
• Half a red onion sliced in rings and seperated
  
• 1 red bell pepper sliced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 firm large tomato sliced into half slices
  
• 8 medium whole wheat tortillas
  
• Lime juice
• Jar of your favorite salsa (for dipping)
  
• 2 pinches of salt
• teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• cilantro

Directions:

1. Fire up that grill to about medium high
2. In a large bowl mix all the sliced vegetables and spices (except lime)
3. Carefully place all the vegetables on the grill spread out making sure they don’t fall through the grates
4. Cook the veggies half way flip add the shrimp to the grill to mark them, drizzle the lime juice on everything (you want the veggies to have a little crunch to them after being cooked so keep that in mind when flipping them)
5. Remove everything off the grill and place to the side
6. slightly oil the grill, lay the tortillas on the grill and sprinkle cheese on them all around (you don’t need much cheese, you want it to be light and crunchy when done)
7. Add the vegetables on one half of all the tortillas, then the whole shrimp on top of the veggies (you should now have a tortilla with cheese all over it and the veggies and shrimp on only one half)
8. Fold the tortillas in half, cook one side until crispy, flip and cook that side until crispy
9. Remove, cut in three, and serve with your favorite salsa and low fat sour cream

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Seven Layer Dip

A no cook Dip it’s a crowd pleaser at home or on the road to the super bowl.

With re-fried beans, lots of veggies and sour cream it may not be 100% healthy but it ain’t that bad..

Ingredients:

• 2 avocados – peeled, pitted and diced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup salsa
• garlic salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 4 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 2 cups shredded Mexican-style cheese blend
• 1 (2.25 ounce) can black olives – drained and finely chopped

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, mash the avocados. Mix in lime juice, cilantro, salsa, garlic salt and pepper.
2. In a small bowl, blend the sour cream and taco seasoning.
3. In a 9×13 inch dish or on a large serving platter, spread the re-fried beans. Top with sour cream mixture. Spread on guacamole. Top with tomatoes, green onions, Mexican-style cheese blend and black olives.

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Easy Healthy Guacamole – Delicious

Served with your favorite chips (low fat baked wheat of course), this is a fresh and amazingly easy recipe that anyone can follow.

A Perfect finger food that is a must at any football party.

Ingredients:

• 3 avocados – peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. Mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, peppers, and garlic. Stir in cayenne pepper. Refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

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Fiery Teriyaki BBQ Wings

What Football game is complete without mind blowing, spicy, BBQ wings.

This one will take some prep time, and your going to need a lot of beer to cool off after these so stock that cooler!

Ingredients:

• 1 (18 ounce) bottle honey teriyaki barbeque sauce
• 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 dashes liquid smoke flavoring
• 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 6 cloves crushed garlic
• 8 habanero peppers, seeded and minced
• 4 green chile peppers, chopped
• 3 tablespoons finely grated raw horseradish
• 18 chicken wings

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan mix together barbeque sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, liquid smoke, ginger, garlic, habanero peppers, green chile peppers, and horseradish. Simmer 1 hour over low heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Place chicken wings in a large bowl, and coat with 3/4 of the sauce. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
3. Preheat grill to low heat.
4. Lightly oil grate. Discard marinade, and place chicken on the grill. Cook over low heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour, turning occasionally, until juices run clear. Transfer chicken to a slow cooker for serving, and stir in the remaining sauce. Set to the Low setting to keep chicken warm while serving.

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Healthy Tailgating Meal Ideas

Your gonna need a lot more in your belly then appetizers on football day so fire up that grill again and lets get cooking.

Going one step further we’ll look at some hearty healthy meal recipe ideas for your favorite day of the week.

Chicken Kabobs

Food on a stick? Heck ya!

These are easy, tasty, and perfect for eating while playing a riveting game of corn hole or latter golf before the game.

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp ground mustard

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1/2 cup water

• 1/2 cup soy sauce

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

• 2 md zucchini cut in 1 1/2 in Slices

• 1 md onion cut in wedges

• 1 md green pepper cut into chunks

• 12 fresh mushrooms

Directions:

1. In a resealable plastic bag, combine the mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
2. Add water, soy sauce and oil; remove 1/3 cup and set aside for basting.
3. Cut chicken into 1 1/2 inch pieces; add to bag. Seal and refrigerate for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Drain, discarding marinade.
4. Thread chicken and vegetables alternately on skewers. Baste with reserved marinade. Grill over hot heat for 10 minutes. Turn and baste. Cook 10 minutes more or until done.

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Buffalo Burgers

This is a special recipe from Bobby Flay. Buffalo meat is naturally lean and is very good for you. It’s better for you then beef and almost as good for you as chicken and it tastes great.

Ingredients:

Pickled Okra Russian Dressing

• ½ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 1½ tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
• ¼ cup finely diced pickled okra
• 2½ tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Red-Cabbage Slaw

• ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ small head of red cabbage, shredded (4 cups)
• 1 large carrot, shredded (1⁄2 cup)

Burger

• 1 pound ground buffalo (bison)
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 (¼-inch-thick) slices Gruyère (4 ounces)
• 4 hamburger buns

Instructions:

1. To make Pickled Okra Russian Dressing: Combine dressing ingredients; cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

2. To make Red Cabbage Slaw: Whisk together vinegar, honey, oil, salt, and pep­per in a large bowl. Add cabbage and carrot; toss to combine. Let sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.

3. Prepare grill.

4. Form the ground buffalo into 4 (½-inch-thick) patties. Season with salt and pepper. Grill 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Flip the burgers and continue cooking them 3 more minutes or until a meat thermometer reaches 160 degrees (medium).

5. Place a slice of Gruyère on each burger, then close the grill lid. Cook about 1 minute or until cheese begins to melt.

6. Spread 1 tablespoon of the Pickled Okra Russian Dressing on the tops and bottoms of each bun. Place a burger on the bottom half of each bun, top with Red Cabbage Slaw, and cover with top of bun. Serve immediately. (Serving size: 1 burger with about ¼ cup slaw and 1 tablespoon Russian dressing)

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Well in Ohio, a husband and wife are standing tall next to each other as they are both considering treatment options for their breast cancer together.

Barbara Welsh, 63, and her husband Mike Welsh, 62, were both diagnosed with breast cancer in separate instances and are speaking out about it to raise awareness.

Barbra was diagnosed with breast cancer, had surgery in January, went through chemotherapy, and is now starting radiation treatments.

Mike was diagnosed and had surgery in July and is now considering further treatment options which may include chemotherapy and radiation.

Mike first noticed something was wrong when he got in his car and felt discomfort in his breast when he buckled his seat belt across his chest. Talking to his wifes doctor while she was undergoing treatment he asked if it was possible for men to get breast cancer. He was referred to the Compton Center at Atrium Medical Center in Middletown, where he found out that he had male breast cancer.

Male breast cancer is rare, with only about 1,900 cases expected to be diagnosed this year, and about 440 men dying from the illness, but is still an issue that needs to be observed.

Mike is speaking out about his experience to try and raise awareness in hopes that he can educate as many men about this condition as possible.

“If I could help 10 people or 100, that’s a start,” said Welsh, while talking to reporters.

He and his wife joke that she glows from radiation treatment that she has begun.

“I’m going to set her outside for Halloween,” Mike Welsh said.

“You’ve got to laugh at it,” Mike Welsh said. “You have good days, bad days and better days. We’re having fun with it.”

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The FDA has recently approved a new vaccine manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline called Cervarix™ to accomplish just that. The vaccine, similar to it’s predecessor and competitor Gardasil™ manufactured by MERCK, is effective against 70% of pre-cancerous lesions caused by the human papillomavirus.

HPV, with over a hundred strains, has been known to infected up to 80% of women by the end of their lives. The vaccine protects women against two of the most prevalent cancer causing types (16 & 18). Many strains of the virus show no signs or symptoms in both men and women yet can be extremely dangerous which is why vaccines such as Cervarix™ and Gardasil™ are shing lights in yet otherwise dark clouds.

“It has the potential to save lives from cervical cancer as well as reduce the need for biopsies and invasive procedures associated with the necessary follow-up from abnormal Pap tests.” said Dr. Karen Midthun, acting director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.

The vaccine is approved for girls and women between the ages of 10 and 25. It comes in three injections over the span of months and with annual paps can drastically reduce your chance of developing cancerous cells.

Cervarix Side Effects

• Pain, redness or swelling at the injection site.
• Headache.
• Muscle pain (myalgia).
• Fatigue.
• Disturbances of the gut, such as nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain.
• Skin reactions such as rash, itching or hives.
• Fever.
• Joint pain (arthralgia).
• Dizziness.
• Infection of the nose, throat or windpipe.
• Hard lump or tingling sensation at the injection site.

While there is controversy about the moral obligations of the vaccine it is suggested that all women get this life saving series of shots. It shouldn’t be used to replace proper sex education or the use of protection and only prevents cancerous types of HPV no other STDs or even the strains of the virus that cause genital warts.

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Still in the testing stage, this new form of birth control comes as an injection and lasts for two months. It contains the hormones testosterone and progesterone which make the sperm count in men drastically decrease.

Men have never been very keen on birth control methods like vasectomies for various reasons but the most probably being the idea of “snip, snip” even though it’s a perfectly safe and usually reversible procedure.

This new form of male contraceptive could be the answer men have been waiting for to take over their sexuality and place it in their hands. Not having to worry about pregnancy defiantly has it’s advantages for both men and women hopefully this new form of birth control becomes popular.

It will be years before this new contraceptive hits the market, if ever, so for now if men want to control birth it’s back to condoms.

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